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Mines and Minerals Act (Cap.213).

Country/Territory
Zambia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of Zambia, Revised Edition, Chapter 213.
Long title
An Act to make provision with respect to prospecting for and mining minerals; to repeal the Mines and Minerals Act; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing.
Subject
Environment gen., Mineral resources, Water
Keyword
Soil pollution/quality Soil conservation/soil improvement Basic legislation Mining Exploration Authorization/permit Freshwater pollution Pollution control
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Act makes provision with respect to prospecting for and mining minerals in Zambia. The Act consists of 109 sections divided into 13 Parts: Preliminary (I); Mining Rights Generally (II); large Scale Mining Operations (III); Small Scale Mining Operations (IV); Variation, etc. of Licences and Permits (V); Mining Rights and Surface Rights (VI); Artisanal Mining (VII); Royalties and Charges (VIII); Environmental Protection (IX); Administration (X); Appeals (XI); Investment Incentives (XII); Miscellaneous (XIII).

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Mines and Minerals (Environmental) Regulations, 1997 (Cap. 213).

Legislation | Zambia | 1997 (2006)

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, EIA, Minerals, Mining, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mines and Minerals (Trading in Reserved Minerals) Regulations (Cap.213).

Legislation | Zambia | 1995 (2006)

Keyword: Minerals, International trade, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mines and Minerals (Application for Mining Rights) Regulations (Cap.213).

Legislation | Zambia | 1996 (2006)

Keyword: Minerals, Exploration, Authorization/permit, Mining

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Act, 2002 (No. 5 of 2002).

Legislation | Zambia | 2002

Keyword: Mining, Contract/agreement, Non-governmental entity, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Act, 2003 (No. 5 of 2003).

Legislation | Zambia | 2003

Keyword: Mining, Contract/agreement, Non-governmental entity, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Act, 1997 (No. 8 of 1997).

Legislation | Zambia | 1997

Keyword: Mining, Contract/agreement, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Act, 1999 (No. 5 of 1999).

Legislation | Zambia | 1999

Keyword: Mining, Contract/agreement, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Act, 1998 (No. 8 of 1998).

Legislation | Zambia | 1998

Keyword: Mining, Contract/agreement, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Act, 1996 (No. 41 of 1996).

Legislation | Zambia | 1996

Keyword: Mining, Contract/agreement, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Act, 2000 (No. 2 of 2000).

Legislation | Zambia | 2000

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Mining, Contract/agreement, Non-governmental entity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Act, 2007 (No. 6 of 2007).

Legislation | Zambia | 2007

Keyword: Mining, Royalties/fees, Contract/agreement, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Mines and Minerals Development Act, 2008 (No. 7 of 2008).

Legislation | Zambia | 2008

Keyword: EIA, Soil pollution/quality, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Basic legislation, Mining, Exploration, Soil rehabilitation, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX